The Knagges family is descended from the ancient
Anglo-Saxons who inhabited
England during the years before the
Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is derived from the Old Danish and Old Norse "knag," meaning "rugged top of a hill."
Early Origins of the Knagges family
The surname Knagges was first found in
Yorkshire, where the Knagges family lived from ancient times. The progenitor of the name was most likely someone who lived near a crag.
Early History of the Knagges family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Knagges research.
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Knagges Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few
hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early
Anglo-Saxon surnames like Knagges are characterized by many
spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Knagges include: Knaggs, Knagges, Knag, Knags, Knagg and others.
Early Notables of the Knagges family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Knagges family to Ireland
Some of the Knagges family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Knagges family to the New World and Oceana
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Knagges or a variant listed above: William Knaggs, who immigrated to Boston in 1817; Mary Knaggs, who emigrated from
Ireland to New York in 1817; Mary Knaggs, who arrived in San Francisco in 1852.